Dallas, TX asked in Criminal Law for Texas

Q: If someobe gets pulled over and goes to jail for a violation of probation warrant

And the arrest is in a different county. How long can that county hold that person for

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John Cucci Jr.
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX

A: In Texas, if you are arrested on the warrant from a different county, the arresting county has at least 10 days to hold you if you were arrested on a "Bench Warrant" for a probation violation or similar issue. There are many different reasons that the 10 days could be extended.

If held beyond the 10 days, it's time to get a lawyer to navigate you through the legal process. Remember, the court only issues a bench warrant on a probation violation if you are accused of violating your terms of probation. Try to get into compliance. It will be a lot easier on you to stay in-touch with your Probation officer. Even if that person is not cool and not friendly.

Good Luck!

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: On the average the time is ten days. If there is a bond you can bond out

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